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Weather in the region is 4-season, with about 45 inches of snow per winter (often it melts off in a thaw like last week but it can remain for months). Spring takes a  More

I am originally from California and was never able to afford to buy a home there. My wife, kids and I moved to Menasha WI in 2003 and within two years we purchased a  More

My family enjoys living in Menasha due to many facts. In short, the schools are great, the people are friendly and the municiple services provided are fantastic. We are  More

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More